Audio connections
Headphones
This is where you connect a ¼" stereo connector from a pair of head-
phones.
Left Out and Right Out
The left and right line level outputs from the Nord Piano are unbal-
anced. Use ¼" connectors to connect the Nord Piano to an ampliier or
recording equipment.
The Nord Piano is a stereo instrument, with separate signal paths for
the left and right audio channels. To properly experience the Piano, use
both outputs in a stereo operation.
General guide on audio connections:
• Make all the connections before you turn on the power to your ampliier.
• Turn on the power to your ampliier last.
• Turn off the power to your ampliier irst.
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Playing at a high volume level can result in hearing impairments
such as permanent hearing loss.
Monitor In
Use this to connect and monitor a signal from an mp3 or a CD player
at the Nord Piano’s headphone output. This allows you to e.g. rehearse
with the Piano to pre-recorded music.
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Signals connected to this input will not be processed with the
Piano’s effects or appear at the Piano’s left and right output jacks.
USB Connection
The USB connection is used for the Nord Piano to communicate with a
personal computer in order to update the OS or to add or replace any
of the piano sounds. The computer can run the Nord Sound Manager
application, or be used to transfer the operating system if the unit
needs to be updated.
The Nord Piano can also transmit and receive MIDI data via the USB
interface, read more about this in the MIDI chapter.
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Computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems need a
driver for the USB connection to work. The installer for the driver
can be found on the enclosed Nord DVD, or at the
www.nordkeyboards.com website.
MIDI Connections
MIDI In
MIDI connection used to receive MIDI data to the Nord Piano from
other equipment such as keyboards or computers.
MIDI Out
MIDI connection used for sending keyboard- and panel generated MIDI
data from the Nord Piano to other equipment such as sound modules
or computers.
Music Stand
The rear panel on the Nord Piano has two brackets where the Music
Stand (optional accessory) can be mounted.
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